Skip the clunky store-bought storage containers entirely: the best small <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen</a> ideas often involve simple little organization hacks – such as installing a hanging rack for pots and pans and a magnetic strip for knives. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/backsplash-tile-cabinetry-top-kitchen-trends-2021-1942522/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backsplash, Tile, Cabinetry: The 15 Top Kitchen Trends for 2021</a>

Utilize any empty space above your cabinets or window ledges. One of the easiest kitchen <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">organization</a> ideas is to decorate this space with colourful storage containers that are both functional and stylish. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/bizarre-kitchen-trends-by-decade-1939700/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 of the Most Bizarre Kitchen Trends by Decade</a>

Kitchen organization hacks can often be as simple as a quick trip to the store. Grab a vertical dish rack to help avoid clutter and make better use of your precious counter space. (Moving? These <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/kitchen-countertops-that-increase-home-value-1925713/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen counter upgrades will increase the value of your home</a>). <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/small-kitchen-layout-ideas-1941265/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Small Kitchen Ideas: 15 Apartment Kitchen Layouts That'll Inspire You to Makeover Your Cooking Space</a>

If limited upper cabinets are a nuisance thanks to lack of adequate space, reconfigure your kitchen to accommodate a mixture of open shelving that can deliver fast storage solutions without appearing cluttered. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/hottest-kitchen-cabinet-trends-2021-1943746/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 15 Hottest Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2021</a>

Spice racks can be awkward and cumbersome, taking up a large swath of valuable counterspace. Instead, grab a set of these chic and adorable magnet spice containers and organize them on your fridge however you see fit. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/global-eats/blog/trending-international-spices/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Forget Salt: I Cooked With 6 Trending Spices to See if They’re Actually Worth the Hype</a>

This quick hack will not only save you from cramming your fridge full of fruit and veggies, but it'll free up your counter space for more important household appliances. Also, all those bananas, oranges, limes and apples will offer up pretty pops of colour. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/kitchen-basics/photos/kitchen-essentials-youve-been-eyeing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Do You Really Need an Air Fryer? (And 5 Other Kitchen Essentials You've Been Eyeing)</a>

Traditional <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/kitchen-wallpaper-backsplashes-1936734/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">backsplashes</a> are cool, but what if you took the quirky and unique route and opted for a large pegboard instead? Not only does it allow for creativity and diversity in how you arrange it, but you can store and organize a significant amount of your day-to-day kitchen appliances and utensils on it, freeing up your cabinets and counters. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/kitchen-updates-less-than-100-1922564/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bryan Baeumler's 10 Simple Kitchen Updates That Cost Less Than $100</a>

You're already cooking in cramped quarters, but adding a mini <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/photos/diy-how-to-make-your-own-living-wall-1927688/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">living wall</a> to your kitchen might just be the chic, yet practical, final touch you need. Bonus: The basil, mint and rosemary will make your kitchen smell divine. Try this DIY mason jar version from the <em><a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/save-my-reno/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Save My Reno</a></em> team. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/pinterest-predicts-home-decor-trends-2021-1944651/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pinterest Predicts 12 of the Most Popular Home Decor Trends for 2021</a>

If you want to clear your counters entirely, keep them empty by installing a horizontal railing that can house everything from knife blocks and cutting boards to stray utensils and <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">potted plants</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/kitchen-organizing-tips-do-cleaning-for-you-1944434/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Kitchen Organizing Tips That Practically Do the Cleaning for You</a>

A rotating tray (or Lazy Susan) isn't just for countertops. Keep your fridge well-stocked and organized by adding one to its interior. It'll make grabbing your favourite condiment or ingredient that much easier to spot. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/most-organized-kitchen-pantries-1944545/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 of the Most Organized Pantries We’re Panting Over</a>